Design

What's striking on first impressions of both cameras is their relatively 'retro' design. Panasonic's LX3 is available in both silver and black, though the black version we tested seems the more appealing thanks to its understated nature and an overall finish which suits the model's features, and which is also the default colour of the robust G10. Another facet that adds to the pair's retro feel is a range of manual controls on the cameras' bodies. For example, rather than a button or assortment of buttons, as is conventional on a compact, the G10 sports